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Living Free Friday Nites
What: A weekly support group for adults dealing with life controlling issues or behaviors, either directly or indirectly
Where: Broadway Baptist, 815 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917
When: Every Friday Night
6:00pm Supper / Snacks
6:45pm Praise & Worship
7:15pm Small Group Studies
For more information:
Contact David Elkins @ 865-661-2236 or delkins@or just show up!!
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 The Problem: Tennessee has approximately 20,000 men and women incarcerated in 16 prisons. At a cost of $61/day per person that equals $1.2 million per day or 438 million per year. Approximately 6,000 are released annually to our communities, but without a changed heart and a solid support system, approximately 67.5% or 4050 will go back to prison within 3 years.
FOCUS Group Ministries is a Christian, non-denominational, IRS recognized, non-profit organization with a history dating back to 1992. FOCUS (Following Our Choices Unto Success) works in the Knox County Jail and Detention Facility, Taft Youth Center, and the four men’s prisons of East Tennessee.
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The FOCUS work "Behind the Walls” includes unique evangelistic events, weekly support group meetings, Discipleship classes, Life-skills classes, one-on-one work in various Maximum Security Units, and Faith-based Transition Counseling. Work is done at all four East TN prisons, the Knox County Detention Center, Taft Youth Center, and the Knox Downtown Jail for women.
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“Beyond the Walls” FOCUS provides transition services to ex-
On-the-Job Training
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offenders recently released to the Knoxville Community which include weekly Support Group Meetings, Sare Housing options, Mentoring, Workforce Development, and a "Back-to-Work" program through the CEOs (Christian Ex-Offenders Services) Program, and continuing Educational Training through the FOCUS Christian Academy.
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Richard Dixon, TDOC
Volunteer Coordinator
and Steve Humphreys,
FOCUS Exec. Director
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In 2011, approximately 200 FOCUS Volunteers provided 9901 hours of service in East Tennessee Prisons & Jails. In appreciation for our staff and volunteers, the Ministry has twice been named the Department of Correction’s top non-profit organization for East Tennessee. |
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Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 6:30pm until 8:30pm
Knoxville Expo Center
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NEEDS FOR WOMEN'S HOME
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 FOCUS Christian Academy provides a safe atmosphere for ex-offenders seeking a meaningful place in society after incarceration. We use a three-phase approach: Spirit, Mind & Body, through life skills classes, spiritual development, counseling, accountability and workforce development with our "Back-to-Work" program. This structured reentry program is organized and designed to address specific issues which impede an ex-offender's success. These individuals can then make a lasting difference in their families, their churches, and their community.
FOCUS Family Support Team provide ministry to the children and spouses of the incarcerated along with providing transportation for family members to the East TN prisons on special occasions (e.g., Mothers Day), coordinates the Angel Tree Christmas Program for l |
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local children whose parents are incarcerated (over 900 in 2011). The Lock-Down Outside Program provides weekend events and monthly mentoring to children of incarcerated parents and other at-risk kids in our community.
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Mission Statement: help inmates and their families to know Jesus as their Savior, to mature in their faith, and to transition back into society as good citizens … Changing FOCUS, Changing Lives!
Vision Statement: Transformation, not Rehabilitation by FOCUSing on Jesus Christ = True Freedom
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